DNA and Gel Electrophoresis:

Are you a fan of the T.V. show CSI? Ever wonder how they can catch a criminal from just a single drop of blood or a single hair left at the scene of the crime? Well. . . this is how. . .
  • First. . . find out how you can extract DNA from living tissue. Do the virtual demonstration below and answer the questions in your document

  • Second. . . read how a DNA sample is prepared for electrophoresis by cutting into fragments by restriction enzymes
Dna cutting with scissors
Dna cutting with scissors









  • Third ... perform a simulated gel electrophoresis lab and answer the questions in your document:






  • Fourth ... Read how synthetic insulin is made


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